Chiles Approves Everglades Memorial

November 20, 1996|ardy friedberg

An Everglades memorial to the victims of ValuJet Flight 592 was approved on Tuesday by Gov. Lawton Chiles and the Florida Cabinet.

The resolution calls for state land surrounding the crash site, which is about 17 miles west of Miami International Airport, to be designated as a memorial for the 110 victims of the May 11 crash. The site is to remain undisturbed.

In addition, a portion of state land on the north side of Tamiami Trail about 12 miles from the crash site will be set aside for the construction of an observation platform overlooking the Ever-glades. The area will be open to the public.

The crash site will continue to be patrolled by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission because debris and personal property of the victims is still surfacing.